What to take for allergic cough in children

In addition to avoiding contact with allergens, children with allergic cough can be treated with glucocorticosteroids, antihistamines, cough suppressants and other medications under the guidance of a medical professional. 1. Glucocorticosteroids: anti-inflammatory, anti-metabolic effect, specific oral and inhalation class. Commonly used drugs are prednisone, dexamethasone and so on. Inhaled drugs are budesonide, fluticasone and so on. However, long-term high dose will cause certain adverse reactions, need to be careful with the drug. 2. Antihistamine drugs: have an anti-allergic effect. Commonly used drugs are loratadine, cetirizine and so on. There will be some adverse reactions, such as drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, etc., the use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions. 3. Cough suppressants: can inhibit, relieve cough, commonly used drugs are dextromethorphan, etc., but cough medicine need to be taken with caution, in order to avoid adverse phlegm discharge, chest tightness, dyspnea and other symptoms; cough suppressants have certain adverse reactions, the use of medication need to follow the doctor’s instructions. Allergic cough in children should consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to take medication, do not take medication, the above drugs should be taken under the guidance of a professional doctor, so as not to cause adverse consequences.